ECE203.W5A1.10.2014

Description:


Total Possible Score: 24.00

Developmental Age

Total: 1.00

Distinguished - Thoroughly describes with substantial detail the developmental age/level of the children for whom the unit plan is designed.

Proficient - Describes the developmental age/level of the children for whom the unit plan is designed. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Partially describes the developmental age/level of the children for whom the unit plan is designed. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to describe the developmental age/level of the children for whom the unit plan is designed; however, substantial details are missing.

Non-Performance - The description of the developmental age is either nonexistent or lacks components described in the assignment instructions.


Classroom Management

Total: 1.00

Distinguished - Clearly explains the philosophy of classroom management using multiple examples from Jaruszewicz (2013) for support.

Proficient - Explains the philosophy of classroom management using multiple examples from Jaruszewicz (2013) for support. The explanation is slightly unclear.

Basic - Partially explains the philosophy of classroom management using an example from Jaruszewicz (2013) for support. The explanation is unclear.

Below Expectations - Attempts to explain w the philosophy of classroom management; however, examples from Jaruszewicz (2013) are not used for support and/or the explanation is entirely unclear.

Non-Performance - The explanation of the philosophy of classroom management is either nonexistent or lacks components described in the assignment instructions.


Theoretical Alignment

Total: 1.00

Distinguished - Thoroughly describes the theoretical alignment of the unit using multiple specific examples.

Proficient - Describes the theoretical alignment of the unit using multiple specific examples. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Minimally describes the theoretical alignment of the unit using a specific example. Relevant details are.

Below Expectations - Attempts to describe the theoretical alignment of the unit; however, specific examples are not used and/or substantial details are.

Non-Performance - The description of theoretical alignment of the unit is either nonexistent or lacks components described in the assignment instructions.


Curriculum Approach

Total: 1.00

Distinguished - Comprehensively describes which approach to curriculum is most closely adhered to, using multiple specific examples.

Proficient - Describes which approach to curriculum is most closely adhered to, using multiple specific examples. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Minimally describes which approach to curriculum is most closely adhered to, using a specific example. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to describe which approach to curriculum is most closely adhered to; however, a specific example is not used and /or substantial details are missing.

Non-Performance - The description of which approach to curriculum is most closely adhered to is either nonexistent or lacks components described in the assignment instructions.


Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAPs)

Total: 1.00

Distinguished - Thoroughly explains how the classroom setting will foster developmentally appropriate practices using multiple specific examples.

Proficient - Explains how the classroom setting will foster developmentally appropriate practices using multiple specific examples. The explanation is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Minimally explains how the classroom setting will foster developmentally appropriate practices using a specific example. The explanation is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to explain how the classroom setting will foster developmentally appropriate practices; however, specific examples are not used and or the explanation is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The explanation of how the classroom setting will foster developmentally appropriate practices is either nonexistent or lacks components described in the assignment instructions.


Parent Letter

Total: 3.00

Distinguished - Writes a letter to parents that includes substantial detail about each of the five components from the assignment instructions.

Proficient - Writes a letter to parents that includes adequate detail about each of the five components from the assignment instructions. Minor details are missing from the letter.

Basic - Writes a letter to parents that includes minimal detail about each of the five components from the assignment instructions. Relevant details are missing from the letter.

Below Expectations - Writes a letter to parents that includes inadequate detail about the five components from the assignment instructions; or, does not address all five components. Substantial details are missing from the letter.

Non-Performance - The parent letter is either nonexistent or lacks components described in the assignment instructions.


Content Lesson Plan and Assessment

Total: 4.00

Distinguished - Develops a comprehensive lesson plan with an assessment that addresses one content area using the template provided with the assignment instructions.

Proficient - Develops a lesson plan with an assessment that addresses one content area using the template provided with the assignment instructions. Minor details are missing from the plan and/or the assessment.

Basic - Develops a limited lesson plan with an assessment that addresses one content area using the template provided with the assignment instructions. Relevant details are missing from the plan and/or the assessment.

Below Expectations - Develops a significantly limited lesson plan addressing one content area. The template provided is not used with the assignment instructions,  substantial details are missing from the plan, and/or the assessment.

Non-Performance - The lesson plan with an assessment that addresses one content area is either nonexistent or lacks components described in the assignment instructions.


Developmental Domain Lesson Plan and Assessment

Total: 4.00

Distinguished - Develops a comprehensive lesson plan with an assessment that addresses one or more of the developmental domains using the template provided with the assignment instructions.

Proficient - Develops a lesson plan with an assessment that addresses one or more of the developmental domains using the template provided with the assignment instructions. Minor details are missing from the plan and/or the assessment.

Basic - Develops a limited a lesson plan with an assessment that addresses one or more of the developmental domains using the template provided with the assignment instructions. Relevant details are missing from the plan and/or the assessment.

Below Expectations - Develops a significantly limited a lesson plan with an assessment that addresses one or more of the developmental domains. Either the template provided is not used with the assignment instructions, the assessment is not appropriate, or substantial details are missing from the plan, and/or the assessment.

Non-Performance - The lesson plan with an assessment that addresses developmental domains is either nonexistent or lacks components described in the assignment instructions.


Center Overview

Total: 1.00

Distinguished - Writes a clear overview about the center plan that thoroughly describes the importance of play.

Proficient - Writes an overview about the center plan that describes the importance of play. The overview or the description is slightly unclear.

Basic - Writes a limited overview about the center plan that minimally describes the importance of play. The overview and/or the description are unclear.

Below Expectations - Writes a significantly limited overview about the center plan and attempts to describe the importance of play; however, the overview and the description are entirely unclear.

Non-Performance - The overview about the center plan is either nonexistent or lacks components described in the assignment instructions.


Centers Plan

Total: 2.00

Distinguished - Includes the completed Centers Plan template. The Template includes substantial detail.

Proficient - Includes the completed Centers Plan template. Minor details are missing from the template.

Basic - Includes a somewhat completed Centers Plan template. Relevant details are missing from the template.

Below Expectations - Includes a partially completed Centers Plan template. Significant details are missing from the template.

Non-Performance - The Centers Plan template is either nonexistent or lacks components described in the assignment instructions.


Center Layout

Total: 2.00

Distinguished - Creates a comprehensive classroom layout of the center(s).

Proficient - Creates a classroom layout of the center(s). Minor details are missing.

Basic - Creates a limited classroom layout of the center(s). Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to create a classroom layout of the center(s); however, substantial details are missing.

Non-Performance - The classroom layout of the center(s) is either nonexistent or lacks components described in the assignment instructions.


Introduction

Total: 0.25

Distinguished - Writes a succinct introduction to the unit plan describing the contents of the plan and the organization of the contents of the plan.

Proficient - Writes an introduction to the unit plan describing the contents of the plan and the organization of the contents of the plan. Minor details are missing from the introduction.

Basic - Writes a limited introduction to the unit plan describing the contents of the plan and the organization of the contents of the plan. Relevant details are missing from the introduction.

Below Expectations - Writes a significantly limited introduction to the unit plan that inadequately describes the contents of the plan or the organization of the contents of the plan. Substantial details are missing from the introduction.

Non-Performance - The introduction is either nonexistent or lacks components described in the assignment instructions.


Conclusion

Total: 0.25

Distinguished - Writes a succinct conclusion to the unit plan that describes the contents of the plan and major points from the contents of the plan.

Proficient - Writes a conclusion to the unit plan that adequately describes the contents of the plan and major points from the contents of the plan. Minor details are missing from the conclusion.

Basic - Writes a limited conclusion to the unit plan that minimally describes the contents of the plan and major points from the contents of the plan. Relevant details are missing from the conclusion.

Below Expectations - Writes a significantly limited conclusion to the unit plan that inadequately describes the contents of the plan or major points from the contents of the plan. Substantial details are missing from the conclusion.

Non-Performance - The conclusion is either nonexistent or lacks components described in the assignment instructions.


Media Version

Total: 1.50

Distinguished - Creates a comprehensive media version of the final project that is expertly designed.

Proficient - Creates a media version of the final project that is skillfully designed. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Creates a limited media version of the final project. Relevant details are missing or the design is slightly unreadable.

Below Expectations - Attempts to create a media version of the final project; however, substantial details are missing and/or the design is entirely unreadable.

Non-Performance - The media version of the final project is either nonexistent or lacks components described in the assignment instructions.


Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics

Total: 0.25

Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors and is very easy to understand.

Proficient - Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors and is mostly easy to understand.

Basic - Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors which may slightly distract the reader.

Below Expectations - Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors which distract the reader.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.


Written Communication: APA Formatting

Total: 0.25

Distinguished - Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.

Proficient - Exhibits APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors. 

Basic - Exhibits limited knowledge of APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all APA requirements. 

Below Expectations - Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of APA formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout difficult to distinguish as APA.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.


Written Communication: Resource Requirement

Total: 0.50

Distinguished - Uses more than the required number of scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Proficient - Uses the required number of scholarly sources to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Basic - Uses less than the required number of sources to support ideas. Some sources may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are used within the body of the assignment. Citations may not be formatted correctly.

Below Expectations - Uses an inadequate number of sources that provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are not used within the body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted correctly.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.